A cultural festival opened Sunday, September 17,in the city of Daejon as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam.
Counsellor Tran Anh
Vu from the Vietnam Embassy delivered the opening address at the
event attended by hundreds of local and foreign dignitaries along with members
of the Overseas Vietnamese community.
This year's event covers a diverse spectrum of fields from culture, education,
food, tourism, sports and diplomacy and is the largest in scale that has been
organized so far in celebration of the anniversary of relations between the two
countries, noted Mr Vu.
Many young Vietnamese will participate in the events with an
innovative spirit and we hope that Korean young people will especially
appreciate the cultural heritages and creative endeavours of Vietnam,he added.
It is the Vietnam government’s sincere hope that the upcoming
events will open a new horizon for which Koreans and Vietnamese will be able to
experience each other’s culture through a variety of events.
Opening the festival,
traditional Vietnamese song and dance performance were held to commemorate the
25th anniversary and the food was specially flown in from Vietnam and prepared
by Vietnamese chefs.
Source: VOV
Gongs hold a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh province. More than musical instruments, they are an indispensable part of community rituals and collective memory, echoing through generations as a spiritual thread linking the past, present, and future.
Preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group has become an urgent task in the current context, as many traditional values face the risk of fading away. This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
The Muong ethnic culture, deeply rooted in Vietnam’s mountainous north, continues to be preserved and revitalised by dedicated individuals and communities determined to safeguard their ancestral identity.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
Muong calendar, known as sach doi, is an ancient folk knowledge system developed through observations of the movement of the pleiades star. This unique calendar consists of 12 bamboo sticks, each representing a lunar month. Specific days within each month are marked with distinct symbols, guiding locals in determining auspicious and inauspicious days for important activities.
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